Guangdong Shiwan Ceramics Museum — Attraction in Foshan

Great museum that showcases the traditional methods of ceramic making during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Unfortunately, part of the museum was closed on that particular day which we went. However, the town has so much to offer that we really didn't mind. It is advisable to spend at least half a day perambulating around this ancient ceramic town.

To enter the ancient ceramic town, the entrance fee is RMB25. Within the complex houses many potters and artisans who create handmade ceramics of various uses, mostly for tea appreciation. Unlike those porcelain outside the ancient town that are mostly industrial made. They fire them using traditional methods. Some shops are priced higher than others and there are about 30+ of such shops. There is also a pottery performance and magic show at the main hall that runs a few times a day. The ancient kiln that the current potters still use also reside in the vicinity. We got to chat with 2 of the artisans and they were most welcoming. All the houses date back from the Ming and are similar in design, including their...

特色的展館，令人對中國工藝有簡單的認識。雖然地方不大。但都令人留下深...